At the start of the American Revolution it seemed the colonists faced an impossible challenge in the path to freedom. Thanks to George Washington’s incredible leadership, a superior knowledge of the geography of the United States and foreign assistance in the form of money and supplies they were able to overcome the most powerful nation in the world. George Washington was a man with powerful presence. He commanded confidence and respect of everyone around himself. He was an expert in many sports and was an excellent horseman. His attitude was always one of dignity and calm which helped to steady his nervous troops. A fellow officer wrote that remained in “full possession of himself.” His boldness in battle helped to keep his troops from
